The Internet is a wonderful source of “miracle” foods and diets. Some claim to boost your brain power, others your sexual potency. And when it comes to high blood pressure there is certainly no shortage of culinary cures. But do any of these really work?

Unfortunately, most miracle cures – and that covers foods, herbs, supplements, elixirs and potions of all types – are due purely to the placebo effect. The placebo e (more…)

Mexico has it all: breathtaking mountains, ancient cities and a vibrant nightlife. Whether you choose the Caribbean or the Pacific coast, you’ll find white sand, coral reefs and deep blue waters. The Gulf of Mexico’s Veracruz Coral Reef System National Park is a priceless treasure and back on land, Veracruz offers a fantastic mix of fast-paced city life and traditional Mexican culture. For total paradise, head south to the I (more…)

A recently published research paper proves yet again that culinary herbs and spices have the highest antioxidant content of all food groups

Published in the January 2010 edition of the Nutrition Journal, the multinational authors of the study analyzed over 3100 different foods from around the world and found that culinary herbs and spices have the highest antioxidant content of all foods.

Some of the food groups tha (more…)

People mostly consider herb as medicinal plant for the treatment of diseases across the globe. Herb is a plant which is valued for its flavor, scent and many other qualities.

Now lots of herbs are used as food ingredients for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Herbs helps in the treatment of wounds, burns, accidental wounds and in removing fevers. There are several kinds of herbs details given in our books. If someone r (more…)

Many people believe that you need to be a chef or at least hire one in order to have a culinary herb garden. However, this is not true. Now everyone can and should have a culinary herb garde (more…)